Legal And Ethical Issues In Organ Donation In India
- IJLLR Journal
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Shivani Sharma, Assistant Professor, Swami Vivekanand College of Law, Banur
Seema Devi, Assistant Professor, Swami Vivekanand College of Law, Banur
Shivalika Sharma, Assistant Professor, Swami Vivekanand College of Law, Banur.
ABSTRACT
This paper carefully looks at the legal and ethical problems about organ donation in India. It focuses on the rules made by THOTA, 1994 (THOTA) and its changes later. It explains important parts about how people give permission (consent), how brain death is confirmed (brain death certification), stopping organ trade and the jobs of the authorities who control these rules. The study shows ongoing problems like very few people donating organs, weak law enforcement, risks of misuse and social and cultural difficulties. It also compares India’s system with other countries to find better ideas. The paper ends with suggestions to make laws stronger, teach people more and change policies to make organ donation in India more open, fair and ethical.
Keywords: Organ Donation, THOTA, Informed Consent, Brain Death organ Trafficking
